Responsible use of AI in Science

  When the Assistant Remembers: Ethical Use of AI Memory in Scientific Research Authors: Dr. David Graham, Graham Scientific, LLC Assisted by ChatGPT-4 with memory enabled (OpenAI) Disclosure: This article was co-written by a memory-enabled version of ChatGPT. The AI maintained a persistent understanding of Dr. Graham’s preferences, research topics, and prior sessions to ensure continuity and contextual depth. All factual assertions and ethical frameworks were reviewed and approved by the human author. I. Introduction What happens when your digital assistant starts remembering more than you do? In the ever-expanding universe of scientific research, continuity is everything. Complex projects unfold across months, sometimes years — and each task, from data wrangling to manuscript writing, demands context, history, and domain knowledge. Until recently, AI assistants have been powerful but forgetful tools, capable of answering questions and aiding analysis — but only within the confine...

  Harnessing AI in Scientific Consulting: 370+ Hours Saved and Counting Author:  Dr. David Graham Posted on:  AI in Science Blog AI isn't just a tool — it's a force multiplier. Over the past year, I've integrated advanced AI (ChatGPT-4, now with persistent memory) into nearly every aspect of my scientific consulting workflow. As a former Director of a metabolomics center at Johns Hopkins and now CEO of Graham Scientific, I've worked across academic, clinical, and industrial research projects. The question I get most often is:  "Does AI really save you time?"  The answer, simply put, is yes — a lot of it. Here's a transparent breakdown of the estimated  time savings  we've experienced using AI for various core tasks: Time Saved by AI Collaboration (Conservative Estimates) Task Category Avg Time Saved # Uses Total Saved Literature Review 4.5 hrs 20 90 hrs Figure Generation 2.7 hrs 10 27 hrs Data Analysis & Coding 8.5 hrs 15 127.5 hrs Email / Grant Dr...